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Undergraduate Course: Chemistry/Chemical Physics Year Abroad with Industrial Experience Level 10 (CHEM10046)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Chemistry CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)
Course typeYear Abroad AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryThis course, together with Chemistry/Chemical Physics Year Abroad with Industrial Experience Level 11 (alongside which it must always be taken), constitutes one semester of full-time research at an approved university outside the UK followed by a 6 month full time industrial placement outside the UK.
Course description The two courses are optional Year 4 curricula for students on the MChem degree programmes Chemistry with Industrial Experience, Chemistry with Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry and Industrial Experience, Chemistry with Materials Chemistry and Industrial Experience, Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with Industrial Experience and Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience. During the period at the university students undertake an extended research project on a topic agreed with their host supervisor. Taught courses may also be attended and may be chosen from those available at the university at an appropriate level and relevance to students' interests and degree programme. The second 6 months of the year is spent working in a chemical or related company or institute outside the UK during which time the student undertakes a full time research project and other duties related to the placement. Coursework for completion during the year is provided by the University of Edinburgh. Assessment consists of marks for coursework, the project reports, an oral presentation and aspects of the performance in the project.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites Students MUST also take: Chemistry/Chemical Physics Year Abroad with Industrial Experience Level 11 (CHEM11038)
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Chemistry/Chemical Physics Year in Industry Level 10 (CHEM10026) OR Chemistry/Chemical Physics Year in Industry Level 11 (CHEM11030) OR Chemistry/Chemical Physics Year Abroad Level 10 (CHEM10047) OR Chemistry/Chemical Physics Year Abroad Level 11 (CHEM11039)
Other requirements Students must have a weighted average of Grade C or higher in all Chemistry 3 courses AND a weighted average of Grade D or higher in Chemistry 3A and Chemistry 3B, at the first attempt OR a weighted average of Grade C or higher in all Chemical Physics 3 courses AND a weighted average of Grade D or higher in all Chemical Physics 3 courses with degree examinations, at the first attempt. Students must also have a Grade C or above in Chemistry 2.
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the chosen research area acquired through literature study and interaction with colleagues
  2. Show competence in a range of routine and advanced skills (technical, IT etc) by effectively applying academic knowledge in the research lab.
  3. Demonstrate skills in the analysis and interpretation of data, showing creativity in problem solving.
  4. Communicate research findings effectively through written and oral presentations and participate fully in group discussions.
  5. Adapt to an industrial/overseas work environment gaining an understanding of the culture in the host country. Function effectively alongside qualified practitioners and gain the confidence to work independently in a research laboratory.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Time-management
Laboratory technical skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Team-working
Independence
Problem-solving
Additional Class Delivery Information Full-time study away from Edinburgh. Must be taken alongside Chemistry/Chemical Physics Year Abroad with Industrial Experience Level 11
KeywordsYAwIE
Contacts
Course organiserDr Simon Daff
Tel: (0131 6)50 7386
Email: Simon.Daff@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Anne Brown
Tel: (0131 6)51 7258
Email: Anne.Brown@ed.ac.uk
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